Professional Liability Lawyer – Associate
Brisbane CBD | 2–5 Years PAE | Insurance Litigation
Join a highly regarded national law firm offering quality professional indemnity work, exceptional mentoring and genuine career progression.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Solicitor or Associate with 2–5 years' post-admission experience to join an established Professional Liability practice in Brisbane.
You will work alongside a highly respected Partner with extensive experience in professional indemnity, directors' and officers' (D&O;) liability, management liability and complex insurance litigation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop specialist expertise, work on sophisticated matters and build a long-term career within a supportive and well-resourced national firm.
The Opportunity
You will join an established Professional Liability practice comprising three Partners and approximately 20 team members in Brisbane.
Working directly with an experienced Partner, you will be supported by two Special Counsel, a Senior Associate and a team of lawyers, together with dedicated claims and administrative support.
The team acts for major insurers, brokers, corporate clients and professionals across a broad range of industries, including property, healthcare, financial services, construction and legal services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing professional indemnity and insurance litigation matters.
- Defending professional negligence claims involving solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, engineers, architects and healthcare professionals.
- Working on D&O;, management liability and employment practices liability claims.
- Assisting with complex commercial disputes,
regulatory investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
- Drafting pleadings, legal advice, correspondence and other litigation documents.
- Preparing matters for court, mediation, arbitration and settlement negotiations.
- Providing advice to insurers, insured clients and other stakeholders.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Working closely with senior practitioners on complex and high-value matters.
- Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the team's ongoing development.
About You
We are interested in speaking with Solicitors and Associates who have:
- 2–5 years' post-admission experience in professional indemnity, insurance litigation or commercial litigation.
- Experience in professional negligence, liability claims or insurance disputes.
- Strong litigation, drafting and analytical skills.
- The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with senior lawyers.
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A proactive, commercially minded approach and genuine interest in professional liability.
- A Queensland Practising Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
Lawyers with a strong insurance litigation background who are looking to specialise further in professional indemnity are encouraged to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Exceptional mentoring: Work directly with a highly regarded Partner who has extensive experience in complex professional indemnity and high-profile D&O; litigation.
- Quality matters: Exposure to professional indemnity, management liability, regulatory disputes, D&O; and complex insurance litigation.
- Established national firm: Join a respected practice with a solid client base and excellent market reputation.
- Supportive team: Benefit from experienced senior lawyers, dedicated claims support and administrative resources.
- Career progression: Genuine opportunities to develop your technical expertise and progress within the practice.
- Flexible working: A supportive approach to flexibility and work-life balance.
- Generous parental leave: 20 weeks' paid gender-neutral parental leave.
- Wellbeing benefits: Annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Professional development: Access to study assistance, modern legal technology and internal AI software.
Interested in Finding Out More?
If you are a Solicitor or Associate looking to take the next step in your insurance litigation career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team offering high-quality work, strong mentoring and long-term career development.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharannah Harris
Principal Consultant – Legal | Lead Group
M: 0404 292 966
E:
[email protected]
Alternatively, click Apply Now to submit your application.
All applications and enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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